CTF 151 issues notice of counter piracy Focused Operation, 'King Crab' to take place in he Gulf of Aden and Socotra Gap 23-26 Sep 2019

CGPCS to raise the matter of premature release of convicted pirates in Somaliland and Puntland to the attention of the UN Secretary-General and the Security Council

ReCAAP ISC July 2019 report states 33 percent decrease in incidents during July 2019. compare to July 2018. 6 incidents recorded.Threat of kidnap remains; Scrap metal theft continues

West African seas remain the most dangerous for global shipping with 75 seafarers taken hostage or kidnapped so far this year. South America also witnesses violent attacks

High Commission of India in Abuja, Nigeria sought help from the Nigerian Navy to track the whereabouts of the missing Indian sailors, which in turn roped in NIMASA to lead rescue efforts

Just over a month since Op Atalanta deterred 2019's first piracy attack off the coast of Somalia, EUNAVFOR gives an inside look at what happened and how the attack was dismantled.

New Zealand man, Alan Culverwell, was killed during an attack by 3 Panamanians against a pleasure boat off Panama. 2 of the 4 family members were also injured. Three suspects arrested.

EUNAVFOR Spanish Flagship, ESPS Navarra, transfers 5 suspected pirates to Seychelles for trial following interdiction following attacks on 2 fishing vessels in the Somali Basin